Honouring the D-Day Dodgers: Paying Respects to Alan Shutler, ‘2 Gren Coy’, 3Bn Welsh Guards, Arezzo CWGC, 17 July 2024

My family and I recently visited Arezzo, Tuscany, between the 15-20 July to walk in the footsteps of my great grandfathers who fought to liberate the town. I have a much to write about regarding that special visit over the coming weeks and months ahead so please do subscribe to this blog to read more. … Continue reading Honouring the D-Day Dodgers: Paying Respects to Alan Shutler, ‘2 Gren Coy’, 3Bn Welsh Guards, Arezzo CWGC, 17 July 2024 →

First Post ! Unraveling History: The Untold Story of Camouflage Smocks in the Italian Campaign

My first post, and as such I just wanted to say hello and tell you a little about me. I'm Gareth, a lay historian, with a strong interest in the Italian Campaign of 1943-45, particularly the 6th Armoured Division, 1st Guards Brigade and 3rd Battalion Welsh Guards. This principally comes from the fact that I … Continue reading First Post ! Unraveling History: The Untold Story of Camouflage Smocks in the Italian Campaign →